New to the Community Center? Introduce yourself here ‌👇

[Elisa]

Hello everyone! 😊

Welcome to the Community Center! 👋  I'm @Elisa , one of the Community Managers for our English Community Center along with my lovely team members @Quincy @Paula @Rebecca @Bhumika @Emilie and we are thrilled to have you join us.

Let's kickstart this thread with a little about us Community Managers:

@Quincy : I'm from the Netherlands 🇳🇱 I have been on the Community Center for 7+ years, and have been an Airbnb Host myself. I love cycling🚲, playing football⚽, and travelling🌏 . I love how dynamic and diverse the Community Center is as we meet Hosts from all around the globe. 

@Bhumika :  🌍 I was born in Gujarat, India 🇮🇳 , and shifted to Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦 last year! 📷 I recently realized my love for photography and aesthetics. I love to capture mundane life and candid pictures. 🌆 When I'm not working, you'll find me binge-watching thriller movies or exploring history.

@Paula : I am from Colombia 🇨🇴 and currently living in British Columbia, Canada 🇨🇦. I have a passion for Latin American culture (I love to dance 💃) . I've had the opportunity to visit around 20 countries 🌎 and plan to visit many more. In my free time, I enjoy outdoor activities, especially mountain biking 🚲 and hiking 🏔.

@Rebecca : I'm from Cardiff in Wales originally but being a military child and a veterans spouse, I've travelled and lived in a lot of different places in the UK and Europe. I'm an environmentalist 🌿 and like to minimise my impact on the planet 🌎 as well as volunteering in my local community.  I love sea swimming 🌊 yoga on the beach 🧘‍ and I'm a children's yoga instructor too! 🙌 

@Emilie : I was born in France 🇫🇷, raised in French Polynesia 🌺 and Morocco 🇲🇦, and have settled in the UK for 14 years now! On evenings and weekends, you will find me spending time with my dog, working on a jigsaw, or trying my hand at some new cuisine. 🍲

Now it's your turn! Tell us a bit about yourself. Where are you from? And is there something special about the location of your accommodation that you'd like to share?

Looking forward to getting to know you all!

Warm regards🌻,

Elisa

[Devender6]

That’s such a lovely question 😊

One dish that always creates a real “wow” moment for my guests is Aslam’s butter chicken in Old Delhi. It’s very different from what people expect, there’s no heavy tomato gravy like the typical restaurant version. Instead, it’s smoky, rich, and finished with a generous layer of melted butter that just seeps into the chicken. Most guests are genuinely surprised by how simple yet incredibly flavourful it is, and the shop is right in the middle of the buzzing lanes, makes it even more special.

But beyond the food, it’s the human moments that stay with me.

I remember one guest who was extremely happy throughout the tour. At the end, she quietly slipped some money into my pocket to appreciate the experience. I didn’t think much of it at the time, but later when I checked, I realised it was a full stack of notes, more than $100, actually over 50% of the total cost of the experience.

I immediately messaged her, and she told me she was new to Indian currency and hadn’t realised how much she had given. She had already left and was about two hours away, but I knew that money would matter for the rest of her trip. I spoke with her and I got on my bike, and returned every bit of it.

She was so relieved and happy, she hugged me and mentioned she had an early flight the next morning. That moment really stayed with me. It wasn’t just about the food tour anymore, it felt like I had built a genuine human connection.

And honestly, that’s what makes these experiences truly special for me.

[Rebecca]

That is such a beautiful story @Devender6 - thank you so much for sharing that with us 😍 I love that part where you said about it being a 'genuine human connection' because that's so important; everyone experiencing the world together, learning and growing. 

By the way, that butter chicken sounds AMAZING 😍 

[Saba222]

Hello Elisa and everyone 😊

I’m Saba from Islamabad, Pakistan 🇵🇰

I’m a boutique hotel host and for me hosting is all about creating comfort, trust and a seamless quality experience for every guest.

I truly enjoy welcoming people from different cultures and helping them feel safe and at home especially those visiting Pakistan for the first time. It’s always rewarding to turn a simple stay into a memorable experience.

Looking forward to learning, sharing and growing together with this amazing community ✨

[Rebecca]

Hi @Saba222 👋

Great to see you here! Do you get a lot of first time visitors? What sort of questions do they ask you? 

[Maimuna3]

Hello Team,

Greetings everyone, thanks @Elisa and @Rebecca for welcoming me to the community.

I am @Maimuna from the Smiling coast of West Africa. 😁 The Gambia.

I'm new to the community but been hosting for more than a decade now...

I aimed to upgrade myself through everyone's knowledge and experience and vise versa. 

Looking forward to sunny weather, beautiful beaches and adventures, please visit the Gambia and I'll be more than glad to host you...

A bit of Selling there...😁

Be blissful everyone...

[Rebecca]

You're definitely in the right place to get advice, @Maimuna3 - it's great to have you here! 

Have you had a look around on the Community Center already? If you head to the top of the page you'll see the 🔍 search bar - if you type a question in there, you'll get lots of results. You can also ask your own questions if you have something particular, or even ask for feedback on your listing!

[Tonmoy3]

Hi everyone! 😊

I’m Tonmoy, based in Toronto, Canada. I’ve been actively hosting on Airbnb and currently managing and scaling multiple short-term rental properties. What started as a single unit has grown into a strong interest in building a full-fledged Airbnb business.

I really enjoy the operational side of hosting — from guest communication and pricing strategy to optimizing listings and delivering great guest experiences. I’m also exploring ways to expand further by partnering with property owners and identifying profitable opportunities.

Outside of hosting, I have a background in finance and marketing, and I’m always looking to learn, connect, and exchange ideas with fellow hosts.

Looking forward to being part of this community and learning from all of you! 🙌

[Elisa]

Hi @Tonmoy3 😊,

Thanks for sharing your journey! 

It’s always interesting to see how something that starts with one unit can grow into a full business. 

I’m curious, as you’ve been scaling, what has been the biggest challenge to keep consistent across all your listings?

[Richard-Bastias0]

Saludos desde chile 🇨🇱 soy nuevo en esta comunidad 

[Elisa]

Hi @Richard-Bastias0 😊, 

Welcome to the Community Center!

Thank you for sharing your message here. How is your hosting season going?

[Richard-Bastias0]

Buenas noches, @Elisa 
Gracias a Dios me ha ido bien.

Me gustaría saber cómo puedo comenzar a trabajar como coanfitrión en mi zona. ¿Podrías orientarme un poco sobre cómo hacerlo o por dónde empezar?

Quedo atento, muchas gracias 

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Google Translation added by Community Manager:  

Good evening,
Thank God I have been doing well.

I would like to know how I can start working as a co-host in my area. Could you guide me a bit on how to do it or where to begin?

I look forward to your response, many thanks

[Elisa]

Hi @Richard-Bastias0 😊, 

Thank you for your kind reply.

If you would like to work as a co-host, I’m sharing this article with you 👉 How to find and become an experienced Co-Host on Airbnb? 

Let me know how it goes, and I wish you all the best!

[Richard-Bastias0]

Gracias por tu respuesta @Elisa  estare revisando el aviso, saludos 

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Translation added by Community Manager: 

Thanks for your reply, Elisa. I'll be checking the notice. Regards.

[José-Luis145]

"¡Celebrando mi primer Superanfitrión en Ixtapa Iguana, México! 

¡Hola! Soy José Luis. Estoy muy feliz de compartir que mi departamento en el complejo Ixtapa Iguana, México ha logrado el estatus de Superanfitrión.

Agradezco a esta comunidad por sus consejos; han sido clave para mantener la calidad que nuestros huéspedes valoran.

Les comparto unas fotos para que conozcan el lugar donde recibimos a nuestros viajeros con tanto gusto. ¡Gracias por el apoyo!"

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Celebrating my first Superhost in Ixtapa Iguana, Mexico!

Hello! I’m José Luis. I’m very happy to share that my apartment in the Ixtapa Iguana complex, Mexico, has achieved Superhost status.

I’m grateful to this community for all the advice; it has been key in maintaining the quality that our guests value.

I’m sharing a few photos so you can see the place where we welcome our travelers with so much joy. Thank you for your support!

[Google translation added my OCM]

[Elisa]

Hi @José-Luis145 😊, 

welcome to the community center and congrats to the super host status!

Your listing is such an amazing place.

Was it hard for you to find this beautiful gem?